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Sept. 17: Join OPSA for virtual bingo

Join OPSA and colleagues from UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, UC Riverside and UCSF for fun online virtual bingo games.


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The Shakespeare Club presents Othello on Sept. 15

All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading on Wednesday, Sept. 15th, at noon.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

President Drake encourages the UC community to vote in the CA Gubernatorial Recall Election

President Drake encourages all members of the UC community to participate in the electoral process on Sept. 14.


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September classes for career and personal growth

Check out these upcoming opportunities to build professional skills, find work-life balance and more.


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UC Library Search: Transforming inter-library lending

Thanks to hundreds of library staff and financial support from UCOP, UC researchers can now access UC libraries’ 40+ million physical items, plus digital collections, from any UC campus.


Van Williams

Van Williams appointed as UC’s next CIO and VP for ITS

EVP/COO Rachael Nava sent the following message to all UCOP staff on Aug. 24, 2021. You can also read an interview with Van Williams by Jeané Blunt, IT communications and UC FCC licensing coordinator


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Reminder: Complete your COVID-19 Vaccination Policy compliance by Sept. 1

All UCOP employees must upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination or request an exemption by this deadline — regardless of whether you plan to return to the office.


Jose Hernandez

UC welcomes Jose Hernandez as new regent

University of California Board of Regents Chair Cecilia V. Estolano and President Michael V. Drake, M.D., welcomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointment of Jose Hernandez to UC’s governing board.


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Build your hybrid workplace skills with these opportunities

UCOP Learning and Development offers many resources to help you succeed in a hybrid work environment.


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Explore UC’s supplemental health plans

Could a supplemental health plan be a good option for you? Find out more about how these plans work.


Diane Ngo

Meet UCSF’s Diane Ngo, artist and disability advocate

A program manager in the Department of Surgery at UCSF, Diane is a passionate advocate for colleagues and students who experience disabilities, as well as an accomplished artist.